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Recent Examples of ostrich
Researchers have discovered and analyzed the world’s oldest geometric patterns on 60,000-year-old ostrich egg fragments, revealing the complex cognition that eventually enabled Homo sapiens to invent writing.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Crafted from vegan ostrich leather and available in various neutrals and fun, bright colors, this shoulder purse can make quite the statement.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Key trends and materials showcased at Mipel included hair calf and suede, as well as croc and ostrich prints.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pickles, the only and beloved ostrich of Como Zoo, was euthanized on Thursday.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Crafted from vegan ostrich leather and available in various neutrals and fun, bright colors, this shoulder purse can make quite the statement.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Key trends and materials showcased at Mipel included hair calf and suede, as well as croc and ostrich prints.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pickles, the only and beloved ostrich of Como Zoo, was euthanized on Thursday.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
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Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Native to Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa, greater kudu are a species of large woodland antelope.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The unlikely friends and partners have to save the city of Zootopia again by helping a snake (Ke Huy Quan) on the loose and uncovering a longtime conspiracy against reptiles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Worms and snakes change their body shape continuously to move through tight and complex spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The lizards also pose risks to endangered or threatened species, such as sea turtles, wading birds, gopher tortoises, and the American crocodile.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles' running back room includes Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Carson Steele, famous for having a pet alligator.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Riders swung into stirrups with boots fashioned from exotic skins — alligator, ostrich, python and even an Amazon River fish.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a year that saw mostly pastel gowns, Robbie went bold with a snakeskin-print gown and a black clutch from The Row.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The distributor held a series of sneak-preview screenings in November in conjunction with the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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South by Southwest Conference and Festival attendees got a sneak peak as the automaker put a prototype on display in downtown Austin over the weekend.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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